Bidspirit auction | Louis Ferstadt (1900-1954)

Louis Ferstadt (1900-1954) - LOUIS FERSTADT (1900-1954) WPA ARTIST, EGG TEMPERA. Louis Ferstadt (1900-1954) Young Woman 1938 The stylized portrait with distant figures is painted in egg tempera on smooth Masonite and signed within the image left side. The work is titled on the frame verso in an unknown hand, along with the artist's name. A resident of Boston, Louis Ferstadt attended the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. A year before this work was painted, he worked on murals as part of the WPA's Federal Art Project. A photograph from January of 1937 in the Archives of American Art shows him at work with the Federal Art Project in New York. Throughout the 1930s he maintained a connection with the arts in both cities. Canvas measures 20 x 16 with a framed size of 26.25 x 22.25 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house. Dimensions Canvas measures 20 x 16 with a framed size of 26.25 x 22.25 inches. Condition Very good original untouched condition. There are no issues of major scratches, losses, repairs, in-painting or touch-up.